BasicMed renewal question

[Pinecone]

23 hours ago, PeteMc said:

The paper and printing costs for any magazine is exorbitant.  I'm continually surprised they don't actively promote people changing to the App for the electronic version of the magazine. 

I just renewed and was also amazed that electronic was not an option.  

 

[PeteMc]

9 minutes ago, Pinecone said:

I just renewed and was also amazed that electronic was not an option.

Just to clarify, there is an electronic version available called the AOPA Mags App.  Just don't get why there's no discount if you opt out of getting the paper magazine sent to you.

 

[Pinecone]

I had a choice of Paper or Paper With Digital.  No option for digital only.

[RobertGary1]

On 1/25/2023 at 1:11 PM, Marauder said:

Great question. I’m coming up for renewal and dropped my AOPA membership.


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Our local airport manager just decided to ban some aircraft. Just put up a sign. Asked aopa to write a letter opposing. They told me “we don’t get involved in local matters”. Canceled my membership 

[PT20J]

On 1/25/2023 at 12:02 PM, WaynePierce said:

I'm contemplating giving up my AOPA membership for a number of reasons. My question is; Can you take the renewal "quiz" without being an AOPA member? I've been BasicMed since the beginning but I've been a member of AOPA as well.

The're raising their rates this year for administration costs, has no real benefit for me with the exception of BasicMed is not appreciated. I may start a membership with EAA for the government lobbying efforts. I watched a video with Mark Baker this morning and see he's buying a Staggerwing. (maybe that's the administration cost, Mark needed a raise for his Staggerwing. Beautiful aircraft and I would fly one as well if I could afford one and afford the upkeep...)

I respectfully submit that you (and others) are missing the point. The benefit to you for being a member of AOPA (and EAA, and others) is their lobbying efforts. The FAA didn't think up basic med. -- it was an effort by AOPA and EAA. Now you want to say, well now that you got that done, I don't need you anymore. BTW, can I use your website for free? 

When it comes time again to fight user fees or airports shutting down fueling with 100LL or whatever, you will be thankful that these guys are lobbying for you.

Congress watches membership numbers closely. The lobbying power of AOPA comes from having large membership numbers. Phil Boyer recognized that and put a lot of effort into programs to build up the membership. If we let it dwindle, Congress won't care about AOPA because it will become politically insignificant.

It's the same problem with complaining about the cost of parts from Mooney. The company is on life support. If it dries up support will be worse. Better to pay too much to support them through this rough time.

I want to preserve my ability to fly. That's why I'm proud to be a lifetime member of AOPA, EAA, Seaplane Pilots Association and California Pilots Association.

BTW, how much Baker gets paid is a red herring. AOPA pays what they have to pay to get quality leadership, just like everyone else. And, Baker was already pretty wealthy before joining AOPA. 

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